"Although it is indisputable that violating the code of ethics, the law and uttering insults and slanders are in complete contradiction to the profession and public responsibility of journalists, we believe that the ban on performing journalistic work is a dangerous practice, with serious and long-term consequences for freedom of expression and the media," stated NUNS
Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia (NUNS) warned that the decision of the First Basic Court in Belgrade, which the editor of "Novosti" Andrijana Nešić was banned from performing the function of editor for a period of one year, represents a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression and media freedom.
According to the announcement of the Tomanović Law Office, acting on a criminal complaint Zdenko Tomanovića v. Nešović, the First Basic Court in Belgrade found the editor of "Novosti" guilty of the criminal offense of insult and sentenced her to a fine of 450.000 dinars.
In addition to the fine, the court imposed a one-year ban on her work as an editor.
"Although it is indisputable that violating the code of ethics, the law, and uttering insults and defamations are in complete contradiction to the profession and public responsibility of journalists, we believe that the ban on journalistic job represents a dangerous practice, with serious and long-term consequences for freedom of expression and the media," stated NUNS.
NUNS points out that it is particularly worrying that such measures are increasingly sought against investigative journalists and newsrooms, which can turn this practice into a mechanism for stifling critical voices in society.
According to NUNS, such measures are not a solution to problems in the area media, already further endanger the freedom of expression, the independence of journalists and the right of the public to be informed.
At the same time, NUNS condemns the threats addressed to the editorial office of the "Kurir" newspaper, which on December 2 received an email from a person using the Edward Coon account, in which, in addition to insults, disturbing threats were made to journalists and members of the editorial office "...we know where you live, all the best. You are running out of time, be careful what is hidden under your car."
Regardless of the editorial policy of any media, threats to journalists are absolutely unacceptable and represent a serious threat to their safety, NUNS stated and warned that such threats can easily turn into physical violence. The Independent Association of Serbian Journalists calls on the competent institutions to react urgently, take all necessary measures to identify the sender of the threats to the editorial office of "Kurir" and to adequately sanction him.
"Only a clear and effective reaction of the state can send a message that attacks and threats to journalists are unacceptable and that their safety is a priority in a society that strives to be democratic and free," NUNS said.
Source: FoNet
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